Quite possibly the best way to experience Lancaster County.  Traveling aboard authentic passenger cars, pulled by a massive, coal-burning steam locomotive, there's beauty as far as the eyes can see. Rolling hills. Working farms. A landscape that has changed little over time.

Your journey starts with a 45-minute train ride on America's oldest short-line railroad - circa 1832. Travel when you want, how you want.  From Coach to First-Class, Open Air to the Dining Car - it's one ride that is sure to please.

Back at the station, test your power on our authentic Pump Car, take a ride on our miniature steam train or go along for a behind-the-scenes tour of where passenger cars and steam engines are built, restored and refurbished.

The Strasburg Rail Road offers special events for every season.

Day Out With Thomas™: Go totally Thomas as America's beloved little blue engine pays a visit. Meet Sir Topham Hatt™, take a train ride and visit the Imagination Station. Don't forget to visit their shops where you'll find an abundance of Thomas merchandise throughout the event and throughout the year. Pre-purchase your tickets today. Thomas chugs into town three times a year June 13 - 21, 2009, September 12 - 20, 2009 and December 4 - 6, 2009.

Easter Bunny Train: Welcome spring and take a ride with Peter Cottontail as your Conductor April 10 - 12, 2009.

Wine & Cheese Train: Experience First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car
with butler-served wine and cheese. Available on select evening trains from April through November.

Trains & Troops Weekend: Ride with re-enactors from all eras of our military during Trains & Troops Weekend November 7 - 8, 2009.

Santa's Paradise Express: Celebrate the season and visit with Santa as carolers and musicians stroll from car to car November 27 - 29, December 11 - 13, and December 18 - 20.

Visit our website for more information, train schedule, fares and to purchase event tickets, and daily and all-day passes.

More than fifty years ago, twenty-four visionaries breathed new life into Strasburg Rail Road, saving it from abandonment - keeping it alive to educate and entertain for generations to come.

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